Use of Force
The Use of Force topic provides news, information and training on one of the most commonly discussed areas in police training programs. Learn how to educate your community about use of force, the risks unarmed individuals pose and more.
A recent 10th Circuit case highlights the high level of difficulty in proving law enforcement failure to train
Having a toolbox filled with effective tools to instantly stop and/or discourage resistance can de-escalate many a situation
Synchronizing data with high-speed video programs provides a better understanding of the nature of pre-assault, assault and post-assault dynamics
The use of force policy prohibits the city’s officers from shooting at moving vehicles or using carotid restraints
Spoiler alert: Despite an increase in violent crime in many cities, along with a rise in ambush attacks on police officers, 2016 was actually “The Year of the American Cop”
Matthew Barge will ask a judge to address the city’s failure to create a detailed plan on how it will invest in equipment to modernize the department
The public would not be able to see police recordings unless a person or the media convinces a judge there is compelling public interest
Mayor Mitch Landrieu said the settlements with 17 plaintiffs end all civil litigation involving those cases
The consent decree will serve as a “road map” for changes in fundamental police department practices
Two people who encountered Francisco Serna in the hours leading up to the OIS had believed he had a gun, and police were answering a 911 call of a man with a revolver
The man’s family said he was in the early stages of dementia
The officer shot the Case Western Reserve University law student Dec. 4 during what’s been described as a struggle in a wooded area
It’s unreasonable to expect the media to totally anonymize killers like the monster who unleashed hell at Sandy Hook, but we must devalue them in our coverage
Today’s firearms simulator training tools are cost effective and can be easily integrated into commonly delivered police training
One powerful way to train an officer’s combat mindset on the live-fire range is to recreate an officer-involved shooting
Personnel who engage in scenario-based FoF training must always consider and address planning, safety and communication
Two law enforcement leaders who have gone through the process of implementing a BWC program share what they learned
As more cops are donning cameras, thorny legal issues are pushing from behind the recorded scenes
Here are 10 of the biggest technological considerations you should understand
You will need to do your due diligence before finalizing your policy
BWC implementation is multi-faceted with numerous potential stakeholders and multiple technology decisions to be made
Body-worn cameras — like every other piece of equipment police officers use and carry — have certain limitations, and it is essential to educate the public on what they can and cannot do
A police officer’s testimony should be regarded as unimpeachable unless there is clear and verifiable evidence to the contrary
The foreman of the jury that couldn’t reach a verdict in the murder trial of a former South Carolina police officer initially wanted to convict Michael Slager of murder
There are many citizens who will be enjoying Christmas this year thanks to the courage and decisiveness of these knights in blue
The officer has been cleared in the shooting
Does releasing the name of an officer who shoots a suspected terrorist attacker put him or her in danger of terrorist retribution?
The lieutenant has been cleared in the shooting
The jury said that it was unable to unanimously agree on a verdict for Michael Slager
As the suspect held a girl as a human shield, his movements exposed him to a sheriff’s marksman who targeted him through a window and killed him with a shot to the head
The fatal shooting sparked national outrage after video taken by a witness was circulated online
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